Developing Language and Reading

In this blog we explore ways to help develop language and reading and create a language rich environment. Language & Reading When you open a book, You will find, A poem, a tale, Of every kind! When you speak the words, You will see, Something for you, And something for me! Language Language underpins progress,…

BySimone Francis29 August 20240Comments

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Technology to support Communication and Language

In this blog, Jodie Lopez, an ex-primary school teacher and education technology expert, reflects on her thoughts about how technology supports communication and language development. Developing Communication When thinking about language acquisition in the early years, we imagine all of the activities which encourage listening and when developmentally appropriate, speaking. Singing nursery rhymes, discussions during…

BySimone Francis29 August 20240Comments

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Big Point Recordable Buttons

In this blog Andrew Whitehouse shares his thoughts on Big Point Recordable Buttons. People who know me well will tell you that I tend to get very excited about colour coding, and alternative modes of recording, so guess what… TTS have given me a resource that is both of these things and much more. So,…

BySimone Francis29 August 20240Comments

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Bringing Enjoyment Back Into Writing

Recent findings from the Annual Literacy Survey show that enjoyment of writing is at one of the lowest levels we have evidenced since 2010. National Literacy Trust, 2023 Losing the love of writing Over the years, it seems like an adventure into the magical world of writing has turned into a bit of a slog for…

BySimone Francis29 August 20240Comments

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Sensory Space Resources

In this blog, Sarah from Brookfield Primary School tells us about the resources they included when creating a sensory space for their children. She gives insights into some of the items chosen and explains how they were used. Introducing Brookfield Primary School Brookfield Primary is a two form entry school. It is part of the…

BySimone Francis16 July 20240Comments

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How to Support SEND Children with Programming

From tactile touch to touching screen Programming a computer can seem a rather abstract task. Text on a screen, interspersed with various bits of punctuation, all recognisable but somehow a bit jumbled up, which translates to an action, perhaps as an animation in front of you, or in the response of a device – a…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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Introducing Kitt: he might just become your new sensory management coach!

Sometimes, when you’re on a diet you might need a friend to help talk you down when you just need a cream cake! It can be a bit like that when your sensory needs are a bit off kilter. When your sensory needs mean that you can’t quite focus so you can’t manage them alone you might…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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4 Ways to Support Pupils with Hearing Loss Through Classroom Layout and Environment

An estimated 3 out of every 1,000 children are born with a detectable hearing loss. Others may acquire hearing damage during childhood due to injuries, infections, or long-term exposure to loud noise. Hearing difficulties can impact a child’s personal, social, and emotional wellbeing as well as their school life. When supporting our pupils with hearing loss…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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10 Ways to Use Recordable Talking Buttons

When I was a busy school SENCO I’d often have teachers asking me for resources to help their children. I would always give them what I had from my cupboard but with a limited budget I often had to find resources that were cost effective and very, very versatile. Now as Head of Service with…

ByAna Smith7 August 20230Comments

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Learning and Play with Marvellous Metallics

Children’s fascination with shiny objects, like coins, keys, and Metallic resources, is often referred to as the ‘Magpie Effect.’ The captivating treasures found in our Marvellous Metallic range have a special allure for children. This makes them an excellent catalyst for learning and play. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the various ways children can engage…

ByAna Smith7 August 20230Comments

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